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Object Name	Bag
Culture	Plateau
Date	1940s
Materials/Techniques	Buckskin, glass beads, cloth, thread
Dimensions	12 1/4" x 11 1/2"
Credit Line	Gift of the Estate of Elaine Horwitch
Catalog Number	4817-9
Photographer	Craig Smith
Exhibit Label	Although Native people adopted an alliance with the United States government, they did not become recognized as U.S. citizens until 1924. Native men have participated in U.S. wars by serving in the armed forces and fighting in foreign lands. In acknowledgment of these individuals and their valor, bags have been beaded to honor their patriotism. From the 1920s through the 1940s, many bags were beaded with patriotic designs. They continue to be made today. Blue is a color that symbolizes strength and is most often associated with men. In this bag, the blue hand may indicate the power and strength of Sergeant Gover, whose name is on the bag.
Exhibit Title	Other Collections
Rights Management	Copyright Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
Digital Presentation	Image is low resolution and not suitable for reproduction. High resolution image is available with approved Request for Reproductions Application.
Request for Reproductions Application	http://heard.org/pdfs/RequestForReproductionPermission.pdf

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